Emerson FB1200 Flow Computer Instruction Manual
D301782X012
March 2019
12 Installation
Table 2-1: Environmental Specifications
-40°C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F) - no battery, C1D1/C1D2
-40°C to +80 °C (-40°F to +176 °F) – lead acid battery, C1D1/C1D2
-40°C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F) – no battery, ATEX/IEC Ex db
-40°C to +80 °C (-40 °F to +176 °F) – no battery, ATEX/IEC Ex nA
Maximum Process
Connection Temperature
2g over 10 to 150 Hz; 1g over 150 to 200 Hz
2.3 Required Tools
Certain tools and equipment are required for installing and servicing the flow computer.
Table 2-2: Required Tools
For bolting/mounting the flow computer
For manipulating rotation set screw
For screw for M4 x 0.7 end cap retaining clamp
(ATEX required)
For installing/removing ¾ in NPT conduit plugs
1 1/16 in combination wrench
For installing/removing ¾ in NPT to M20 thread
reducer (ATEX required)
High-wattage soldering iron and solder
For tinning ground connection wire
#1 Phillips-head screwdriver
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
For screws on other modules and boards
1/8 inch flat-head screwdriver
For 5.08 mm pitch terminal block connections
3/32-inch flat head screwdriver
For 3.81 mm pitch terminal block connections
Laptop PC running Field Tools with FBxConnect
configuration software
For software configuration
2.4 Site Considerations
The flow computer must reside in an accessible location for configuration and service. Refer to the
dimensional drawings for information on the space required.
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Ensure the installation location provides easy access to the HMI module.